Senior Director, Finance Technology, Corporate Systems

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Director- Finance Technology is a strategic role responsible for overseeing the functional design, solutioning, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of Cloud ERP/EPM platforms and integrated ecosystem. This role acts as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring the Cloud ERP/EPM system effectively supports business operations and objectives. The Senior director requires a deep understanding of end-to-end process flows and cross functional impact. This role involves leading projects, providing functional expertise, and collaborating with global technology, business stakeholders and vendor partners to ensure scalable, efficient, and secure Cloud ERP and EPM solutions that align with business goals. This position requires a blend of finance knowledge and technical proficiency to ensure the efficient functioning of financial systems, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborating closely with finance leaders and IT professionals, you will drive innovation, streamline workflows, and leverage technology to enhance financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

●    Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Computer Science discipline and/or equivalent experience/certification 
●    10+ years of experience as a solution architect implementing Cloud ERP and EPM systems, with a wide capability range.
●    10+ years of experience leading large scale Cloud ERP/EPM implementations.
●    10+ years working as a functional lead solutioning and configuring end-to-end business process cycles within Cloud ERP and EPM.
●    Expert business process knowledge in common ERP Cloud modules including but not limited to General Ledger, Cash Management, Projects, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management and related applications.
●    Experience with Oracle Cx and Oracle Accounting Hub.
●    Experience leading a team of technology product owners for various finance workstreams driving towards delivered Oracle Cloud capabilities.
●    Experience leading finance work streams from a technology solution lens and conducting workshops and testing events with business stakeholders. 
●    Experience collaborating with business stakeholders on business process mapping, reengineering and enhancements.
●    Demonstrated knowledge of the integration between Cloud ERP, EPM and dependent systems.
●    Experience with technology product ownership and delivery.
●    Prior experience working with finance and engineering to drive and implement technology solutions for end-to-end processes.
●    Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to finance and technology (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS).
●    Ability to review and manage usage, licensing, and costs with vendor platforms. 
●    Ability to learn modern technologies and adopt new technologies to streamline and simplify processes, keep related systems in sync and maintain data parity across an integrated ecosystem.
●    Strong communication skills with a passion for mentoring and guiding diverse teams through strategic initiatives.
●    Production support experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

●    Graduate degree
●    Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.
●    Experience with Oracle Cloud EPM
●    Experience with Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and Oracle PaaS.
●    Experience with extended analytics capabilities designing and implementing visualization solutions like Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence, Power BI, Tableau and associated data warehouses.
●    Experience designing and architecting multi-cloud integrations.
●    Understanding of financial processes including cyclical events.
●    Experience in agile software methodologies and associated tooling.
●    Demonstrated ability to anticipate future data platform opportunities.
●    Technology leadership experience in a sourced environment.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Solution Architecture and Design
●    Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Leading the process of gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements for Cloud ERP/EPM solutions, often involving workshops and stakeholder interviews. 
●    Solution Design and Configuration: Designing and configuring Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM to align with business requirements, including personalizing configurations, creating functional specifications, and conducting gap analysis. 
●    Integration and Data Management: Managing data conversion and integration strategies, ensur